I just cant believe it and thought people on here might know as I know lots of bands read here, signed, unsigned, or otherwise. I suppose I better actually learn how to play the guitar pretty quick then!

But these things do seem to often happen quite suddenly. I know 3 or 4 bands who've suddenly started getting watched by record companies.

It's good you seem to have a sense of humour about you. The bottom line is record companies see a lot of bands (tho' I don't think they tend to come to rehearsals) and certainly don't sign all the bands they watch but, at the same time, it's a great thing to happen so you should do your best to enjoy it!

We do only have two really good songs right now, but its more a case of actually writing them than not being able to. But I guess we have all the time in the world to do that, within reason. But only two weeks before this mercury geezer sees us. Shit!

A guy from Zomba came to Bath to watch us and the other foggies all said stuff like "we don't want to go on tour, you know!" and "we have wives - we don't want to get addicted to THE HORSE". The Futureheads' old manager wanted to "look after" us and emailed us every other day, but we said no. Good thing- cos they have sacked him now, I believe.

labels are so stupidly quick off the mark these days sometimes it's not even funny. XL in particular seem really on the ball. also, there are loads of A&R/scout/journalist lurkers on these here messageboards.

I am as confused as you. Not because I think I won't one day be amazing, but because thus far our output hasn't been all that amazing. Maybe these people are better at spotting potential than I could have expected.